Sandeman White Porto 0,75 l

Name:

Sandeman White Porto

Country of origin:

Portugal

Region:

Douro

Grapes:

Soil:

Vinification:

The hand-picked grapes undergo stalk-removal and crushing before fermentation, under controlled temperature, with skin maceration so as to extract the best components. The addition of wine alcohol at the ideal moment sets the balance between the wine´s body and bouquet. This moment is chosen by the winemaker following strict control of fermentation temperatures and densities, the later depending on the vine variety, maturation stage and the final sweetness required.

Maturation:

After the harvest, the wines remain in the Douro until the following Spring, when they are taken to V.N.Gaia and enter Sandeman´s centuries-old lodges for ageing in oak wood casks, as required by Porto Wine traditional ageing system. Throughout the years the wines are carefully tasted and analysed by the oenology team who also makes all necessary corrections and prepares the final blend so as to keep Sandeman Porto White's style and character. The wines selected are usually between 2 and 5 years of age, which makes it possible to obtain a fresh and young wine with an average age of 3 years. The final blend is filtered and cold-stabilised prior to bottling.

Tasting notes:

A pale straw colour, Sandeman Porto White has a tropical fruit aroma with slight vanilla notes and light fresh flavour, crisp characteristics combined with a hint of natural sweetness.

Storage:

The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC.

Alcohol by volume:

19,5%vol

Acidity:

3,4 g/l (tartaric acid)

Sugar:

60 g/l

pH:

3,55

Recommendations:

A good match to nuts, like salted almonds, or with a fresh dessert like vanilla ice-cream with tropical fruits. More daring is a match with creamy seafood vol-au-vent.

Serving:

Sandeman Porto White is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve between 6ºC-10ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 4 weeks.

Bottler:

Produced and bottled by Sogrape Vinhos, S.A., Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal